whitener

noun

whit·​en·​er
ˈ(h)wīt-nər,
ˈ(h)wī-tᵊn-ər How to pronounce whitener (audio)
: one that whitens
specifically : an agent (such as a bleach) used to impart whiteness to something

Examples of whitener in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The metals could have been added as a way to add pigment, whitener or an antibacterial agent. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024 Amazon Prime Day isn’t just a treasure trove of deals on teeth whiteners, household essentials and beauty devices. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 Unlike other powdered laundry detergents, this whitener stain remover contains natural ingredients that won't cause any harm while still providing excellent whitening and cleaning benefits. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2023 Teeth whitening kit and pen Now’s a great time to try out a new teeth whitener, because this kit and whitening pen from Colgate are both on sale. Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 23 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for whitener 

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Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of whitener was in 1540

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“Whitener.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whitener. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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